Bus Aide

Salary: $19.20-31.70/hour The job of Bus Aid is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for ensuring the safety and welfare of students in transit to and/or from school and communicating observations and/or incidents that may impact the general well being of students.

Essential Functions: Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation. Monitors student behavior entering and exiting the bus area for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate school personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines. Responds positively to all children for the purpose of encouraging and supporting a positive attitude toward education. Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns. Other Functions: Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Minimum Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and administering first aid; enforcing rules and regulations. Knowledge is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; traffic laws. Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: displaying tact and courtesy; being attentive to detail; possessing sound emotional control; practicing superior human relations skills with people of all ages; and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services. The position requires patience, critical thinking, initiative and the ability to manage a large group of middle school students in a spacious environment.

Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 70% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Job related experience is desired. Required Testing: CPR/First Aid Certificate Continuing Educ. / Training: Blood borne Pathogens Training & Testing Diabetes Training & Testing Homeless Training & Testing Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background ClearanceFLSA Status: Non Exempt Salary Grade: $19.20 - $31.70